Oil And Filter: Inspection

CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning. If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

Oil grade: API grade or SJ, Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multi-grade engine oil is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather.

Fig 1: Oil Viscosity Chart
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CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stop, oil level should be between the L and F marks on the dipstick. If low. check for leakage and add oil up to the F mark.

CAUTION: Do not fill with engine oil above the F mark.
REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
1. Remove the oil pressure switch.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Oil Pressure Switch
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2. Install the oil pressure gauge.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Oil Pressure Gauge
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ACTIVATE INSPECTION MODE AND WARM UP ENGINE (See step 4 under INTRODUCTION )
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure: At idle speed 29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm ² , 4.3 psi) or more At 2,250 rpm 150 - 550 kPa (1.5 - 5.6 kgf/cm ² , 22 - 80 psi)
REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
1. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
  
  Fig 4: Applying Adhesive To Oil Pressure Switch Threads
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  Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
3. Install the oil pressure switch.
  Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS